Description

Apollonia Illyria Drachm Ariston and Aineas or Lysenos 229 BC – 100 BC
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Apollonia (Illyria)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 229 BC – 100 BC
Value 1 Drachm
Currency Drachm
Composition Silver
Weight 2.65 g
Diameter 12.5mm
Shape Irregular
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized Yes
Number N# 333508 Help
References BMC Greek# 4, 24, Ceka# 24, 27, HGC 3.1# 3, 4
Obverse
Cow standing left, head looked back, suckling calf.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΡΙΣΤΩΝ
Translation: Ariston
Reverse
Double stellar pattern in square.
Script:Greek